2021 State of Origin Game III – New South Wales vs Queensland Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is New South Wales vs Queensland taking place? Wednesday 14th July, 2021 – 11:10 (UK)
Where is New South Wales vs Queensland taking place? Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Where can I get tickets for New South Wales vs Queensland? Click here for the latest ticket information on the State of Origin series
What channel is New South Wales vs Queensland on? Sky Sports
Where can I stream New South Wales vs Queensland? Sky Sports subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
NEW SOUTH WALES
Starting 13: Tedesco, To’o, Mitchell, T. Trbojevic, Addo-Carr, Wighton, Moses, Paulo, Cook, Finicane, Murray, Sims, Yeo – Interchanges: Koroisau, Crichton, Haas, Martin – Reserves: Hynes, Gutherson
QUEENSLAND
Starting 13: Ponga, Holmes, Gagai, Tabuai-Fidow, Coates, Munster, Cherry-Evans, Welch, Hunt, Papalii, Capewell, Kaufusi, Fa’asuamaleaui – Interchanges: Brimson, Fotuaika, Molo, Flegler – Reserves: Mann, Hess
THE PREDICTION
New South Wales secured the 2021 State of Origin series with another
comfortable victory in game II and Queensland have it all to do to avoid
a truly embarrassing whitewash. The third and final game will be played
in Queensland once again owing to the COVID-19 outbreak in New South
Wales, meaning the entire series has been played in Queensland and that
will make a whitewash even more difficult to swallow. There is some hope
for the host state with the Blues losing their first-choice halfback
pairing in the form of Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai and with Kalyn
Ponga back from injury at fullback for the Maroons, Queensland can at
least come keep things close after losing 0-26 last time out and they
can prevail with the benefit of a +14.5 start.
